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Food Preparation Workers Salary in Massachusetts

Food Preparation Workers in Massachusetts earn a median of $38,900 a year, +10% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$38,900
vs. U.S. median
+10% ($35,320)
Rank among states
5 of 51
Jobs in the state
13,620

Pay range in Massachusetts

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,280; the top 10% earn over $48,420. Nationally the range is $25,810 to $45,340.

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Food Preparation Workers pay in Massachusetts

How much do food preparation workers make in Massachusetts?

The median is $38,900 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,280 and the top 10% earn over $48,420. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Massachusetts a good state for food preparation workers?

On pay alone it ranks 5 of 51 (+10% vs. the national median of $35,320). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses